Nikon Z fc Z fc Silver 2021
Nikon
80 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z fc Z fc | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 209 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV/MP4 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z fc Z fc Silver 2021
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z fc Z fc Silver 20210.115score per dollar
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.015score per dollar
Nikon Z fc Z fc Silver 2021 offers 7.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 99 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
